The US Military Conducts Strikes on Iran for the 13th Consecutive Night, Putting Trump to the Test: Escalation or Negotiation
BlockBeats News, July 25th. The tension in the Middle East continues. The U.S. Central Command stated that it has carried out the 13th consecutive night of strikes against Iran. Iran, on the other hand, claimed to have attacked U.S.-related bases in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait, stating that they destroyed a "Patriot" air defense system.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard stated that its naval base was attacked by the U.S. military and announced a strike on the U.S. base in Al-Adiliyah, Kuwait. Jordan reported intercepting 7 missiles and 6 drones launched by Iran. Iran also accused the U.S. military of mistakenly attacking a commercial ship, resulting in the death of two crew members.
Regarding U.S.-Iran negotiations, according to The New York Times, Iran rejected Trump's ceasefire proposal, but U.S. officials denied this claim. Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif stated that they have discussed mediation initiatives and proposals with Pakistan, emphasizing that the issue between the U.S. and Iran lies with the U.S. itself, not a lack of mediators. Trump, on the other hand, mentioned that a decision has not yet been made on delivering a significant blow to Iran and believed that Iran is taking negotiations more seriously.
Concerning the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranian news agency reported that an Omani diplomatic delegation has traveled to Tehran to discuss relevant mechanisms. The U.S. and the UK are reportedly planning a meeting on strait security to establish the Hormuz Strait Protection Coalition.
Additionally, it was reported that Trump is frustrated with the prolonged duration of a potential war with Iran. The U.S. Treasury Department announced a new round of sanctions on Iran. U.S. media reported that U.S. intelligence agencies assess that Iran's new leadership may have a stronger nuclear ambition. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is expected to visit Washington next week and meet with Trump.
